Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
In Billions, except Share data
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Oct. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Entity Registrant Name MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000063296    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1.1
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   28,439,802  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011